The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) aims to support projects that result in positive benefits for communities within the National Park. Projects that have received funding have offered long-lasting community, social or environmental benefits.
Improvements to facilities at Hawes Community Field
A SDF grant of £6,075 has helped the Upper Wensleydale Sport and Recreation Association to convert and extend a traditional building to provide a store, shelter and community meeting area. The building incorporates a modest kitchen area and toilet. This provides essential facilities for volunteers and visitors attending social activities at the community field. The space provided enables the community to store sports equipment safely, plus it provides basic facilities that means people can have some shelter and have a drink. It now offers a welcoming community meeting place.
Other completed projects
- Improvements to the access and an extension incorporating new kitchen, Howgill Village Hall – £9,999
- Installation of 6 raised beds, Arkengarthdale Community Hub – £725
- Installation of a replacement bench made from recycled materials, Stirton Village Green – £951
- External improvements to the appearance of the Playing Field Pavilion, Long Preston – £3,466
- Upgrade of ceiling insulation to improve the thermal efficiency of Amerdale Hall in Arncliffe – £1,219
- Refurbishment of the archive/meeting room at Kirkby Malham Parish Hall – £3,995